Long Island News

Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine announced the commencement of the design phase for the eastern portion of the Greenway Trail, a collaborative effort between multiple public entities to create a trail from Battery Park, Manhattan, […]

By Hank Russell Ridership on the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) last month reached a post-pandemic high. In addition, the agency saw a record number of single-day riders, as well as an increase in ridership […]

A 10-year-old boy was rescued from the waters in Atlantic Beach. On July 13 at 4:39 p.m., the boy was swimming in the vicinity of the Clearwater Beach Club near the Jetty, when he became […]

Homeless Man Shot, Killed after Allegedly Stabbing Another Man By Hank Russell The Suffolk County Police Homicide Squad and Internal Affairs Bureau are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in Centereach. On July 13, Sixth […]

Suffolk County Marine Bureau officers rescued four Connecticut men after their boat overturned in the Long Island Sound.  On July 13 at 12:07 a.m., Marine Delta, operated by Officers Jack Hardy and John Falcone, responded […]

By Hank Russell A local elected official who was named honorary chief by a fire department has had his title revoked after he made what were considered to be dangerous remarks regarding Immigration and Customs […]

List of Roads to Be Made up by Highway Dept., Not Elected Officials The town of North Hempstead recently released the latest list of roads scheduled for this year’s annual resurfacing effort. With more than […]

By Hank Russell Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman held a press conference on July 11 to sign an executive order that allows federal, state and local law enforcement officers to wear face coverings so that […]

By Hank Russell The Department of Social Services released its 2024 Annual Report on July 10. The 66-page comprehensive report details the accomplishments the department made in the past year and outlines DSS’ mission and […]

By Hank Russell The five East End town supervisors met at East Wind in Wading River on July 9 to share the latest developments in their towns during the Long Island Association’s (LIA) State of […]